Best all-in-one printer under $150?
3 models · updated 2026-07-01
The verdict
Brother MFC-J1010DW leads — 1 of 3 models rank Brother MFC-J1010DW the top pick.
Not unanimous: ChatGPT picks Canon PIXMA MegaTank G3270; Gemini picks Brother MFC-J1205W.
Combined ranking
- 1Brother MFC-J1010DW—11 ptsGPT #4Claude #1Gemini #2
Best all-around value under $150 — compact inkjet AIO with auto duplex, ADF, fax, and Brother's cheap high-yield LC3017/3019 cartridges that keep cost-per-page low; rock-solid Wi-Fi and driver support make it the most hassle-free pick at ~$130.
To stay #1 Move to a refillable supersized-tank ink system like EcoTank to crush per-page cost, which is the one thing holding it back from a clear #1.
- 2Brother MFC-J1205W—5 ptsGPT —Claude —Gemini #1
Large-capacity cartridges offer incredibly low ongoing ink costs, alongside a simple setup and durable build.
To rank higher Add automatic duplex (two-sided) printing and an automatic document feeder.
- 3
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G3270—5 pts
GPT #1Claude —Gemini —MegaTank ink makes ownership far cheaper than cartridge rivals, print quality is strong for documents and casual photos, and it covers print/scan/copy with wireless support under $150 on common deals
To rank higher Add an automatic document feeder
- 4Brother MFC-J1170DW—4 ptsGPT #2Claude —Gemini —
Best home-office feature mix under $150, with ADF, auto-duplex printing, touchscreen controls, quick text output, solid reliability, and easy wireless printing
To rank higher Cut the cartridge ink cost dramatically
- 5Epson EcoTank ET-2400—4 ptsGPT —Claude #2Gemini —
Cartridge-free supertank design ships with up to ~2 years of ink in the box, giving by far the lowest cost-per-page in this price class plus solid color output; frequently dips to ~$150 on sale.
To rank higher Add an automatic document feeder and auto-duplex printing — its lack of an ADF and slower speeds are what keep it from topping a do-everything ranking.
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Canon PIXMA TR4720—3 pts
GPT —Claude #3Gemini —Cheapest true office AIO (~$80) that still includes a 20-sheet ADF, fax, and auto duplex; genuinely versatile for the price and very compact.
To rank higher Replace its tiny, expensive PG-275/CL-276 cartridges with a higher-yield or tank-based ink system, since stratospheric ink cost is its biggest weakness.
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Canon PIXMA TR7020a—3 pts
GPT —Claude —Gemini #3Delivers excellent color print quality, a user-friendly OLED display, dual paper paths, and an automatic document feeder.
To rank higher Improve printing speeds, which are relatively slow for its price class.
- 8
Canon PIXMA TR8620a—3 pts
GPT #3Claude —Gemini —Richest feature set in the class, with excellent photo output, five-ink quality, ADF, duplex printing, fax, two paper feeds, and a large touchscreen
To rank higher Make replacement ink much cheaper
- 9
HP DeskJet 4255e—2 pts
GPT —Claude #4Gemini —Easy mobile setup via HP Smart app, ADF, and clean print quality for documents and casual photos at ~$100; good fit for light home use.
To rank higher Drop the Instant Ink subscription dependency and HP+ account lock-in, which frustrate buyers who just want a self-contained printer.
- 10
HP Envy Inspire 7255e—2 pts
GPT —Claude —Gemini #4Offers stellar photo-printing capabilities with a dedicated photo tray, reliable wireless performance, and a sleek mobile app.
To rank higher Eliminate the strict requirement for internet connectivity and HP account setup for basic functionality.
- 11Brother DCP-L2540DW—1 ptsGPT —Claude #5Gemini —
The only laser option that sneaks under $150 on sale — fast, crisp monochrome text, no clogged-nozzle worries, and very low text cost-per-page with high-yield TN760 toner; ideal for document-heavy users.
To rank higher Add color printing (it's mono-only), the single thing that limits its appeal for households wanting photos or color docs.
- 12
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G2270—1 pts
GPT —Claude —Gemini #5A true refillable supertank printer under $150 that yields thousands of pages per bottle, virtually eliminating recurring ink costs.
To rank higher Add built-in Wi-Fi connectivity to support wireless and mobile printing.
- 13Epson WorkForce WF-2950—1 ptsGPT #5Claude —Gemini —
Strong cheap home-office utility with print/scan/copy/fax, ADF, auto-duplex printing, compact footprint, and good Epson mobile support
To rank higher Lower running costs with higher-yield ink
By model
ChatGPT
- 1.Canon PIXMA MegaTank G3270
- 2.Brother MFC-J1170DW
- 3.Canon PIXMA TR8620a
- 4.Brother MFC-J1010DW
- 5.Epson WorkForce WF-2950
Claude
- 1.Brother MFC-J1010DW
- 2.Epson EcoTank ET-2400
- 3.Canon PIXMA TR4720
- 4.HP DeskJet 4255e
- 5.Brother DCP-L2540DW
Gemini
- 1.Brother MFC-J1205W
- 2.Brother MFC-J1010DW
- 3.Canon PIXMA TR7020a
- 4.HP Envy Inspire 7255e
- 5.Canon PIXMA MegaTank G2270
Tracked by ModelsAgree · rank 1 = 5 pts … rank 5 = 1 pt · re-polled continuously